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Hanga Pitchfest Track Kicks Off!

This initiative, which is supported by 250Startups and in with MINICT & ICT Chamber, gives entrepreneurs with the fundamental business skills they need to succeed. Participants improve their models through individualized and one-on-one meetings, emphasizing financial literacy, competitive analysis, client segmentation, and strategic planning.

During the Business Incubation Program at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, we had one-on-one sessions to help with practical tips on protecting their ideas, managing finances, attracting investors, and understanding the .

A great step towards turning their ideas into success!

In the Product to Market Masterclass, founders learned the importance of validating ideas, identifying paying customers, and ensuring product-market fit. A great product isn’t enough; success comes from solving real problems with real demand.

Startups thrive on innovation, but without IP protection, great ideas can be lost to the public😳

Last week, we joined Carnegie Mellon University Africa to help define key performance indicators (KPIs) and meet their . In the IP Masterclass, founders learned how securing intellectual property safeguards innovation and maintains a competitive edge.

What better way to come back?

We missed you, and we’re excited to return stronger than ever!

We’ve been on an incredible journey, including the recent Hanga Pitchfest boot camp where we dove into business models, value propositions, fundraising, sales, and the art of pitching.

We’re buzzing with new updates, highlights, and stories from Rwanda’s tech scene!

29 years have passed, but the memories of the lives lost in the genocide against the Tutsi remain forever in our hearts. Today, we honor their legacy and stand in solidarity with the survivors and their families.

In partnership with we are thrilled to announce the call for applications to compete in the and attend the GITEX AFRICA in Morrocco. Apply here: https://innovate.expandnorthstar.com/en/challenges/road-show-rwanda/pages/challenge-phases?lang=en by April 5th, 2023

Our support towards the Initiative by and started on a high note with 18 founders going through market intelligence to gain a deeper understanding of their industry, markets, customers and their needs!

Are you a startup founder looking for investment to grow your venture ?

Join our info session this Friday 10th March at 4:00pm to find out more! Register here to attend: https://cutt.ly/u8eTFtH

We’re open for applications from startups that are innovating the education sector and would like to scale their impact! Don’t miss the chance to join our new Hub! Apply at: https://250.rw/apply before November 18th

We will host an info session this Friday at 10:00am about the IHUZO E-commerce Accelerator! Join via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87011580020 to find out more about the program